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The most dangerous and gruesome form of global warming and climate change is currently being seen in Europe, which is known throughout the world for its cold valleys, snow-covered mountains and pleasant weather. A record-breaking heatwave is currently going on in 23 countries of Europe, due to which life there has become completely disrupted.
The situation is such that due to the scorching heat, asphalt roads are melting, railway tracks are becoming crooked and even the traffic lights of the cities have melted and are hanging. According to various international estimates, more than 20,000 people have lost their lives in Europe so far this year due to heat alone. The most shocking figure is from Germany, where more than 5 thousand people have died due to heatwave in the last 6 months alone.
How hot is it in which country of Europe?
According to a report by ‘TheEarth.com$’, the mercury has crossed 40 to 44 degrees Celsius in many countries of Europe, which is unprecedented in their history:
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France: The mercury has crossed 40°C in the capital Paris, while in France Pisos city 44.3°C temperature At present it has become the hottest city in the whole of Europe.
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Germany: All-time high in Cochem, Germany on July 8 41.7°C temperature were recorded.
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Poland: summer in poland 105 years record have broken. The temperature here in Slubice city was recorded at 40.5°C.
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Spain and other countries: The mercury has crossed 42°C in Spain’s Bilbao, 36.6°C in Denmark’s Odense and in Britain (UK), which is usually cold, the temperature has reached 36.1°C.
Why were there so many deaths in Germany? Robert Koch Institute exposed
According to a Reuters report, so far this year there have been no heat-related deaths in Germany. 5,120 deaths Have been registered. Most of these deaths occurred in the last week of June, when the weekly average temperature was much higher than normal.
National Public Health Institute of Germany, Robert Koch Institute (RKI) In its report, the highest number of deaths were of elderly people and women. Of the total deaths, approximately 4,270 people were 75 years of age or older. Scientists say that the people of Europe have been accustomed to living in extreme cold for centuries, so their body is not able to tolerate this extreme heat of 40 to 45°C continuously and cause heatstroke.
WHO report: About 5 lakh deaths every year worldwide
The global figures from the new ‘Climate Report’ published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 28 April 2026 are hair-raising:
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Deaths annually: On average every year around the world between 2000 and 2019 4 lakh 89 thousand (4.89 lakh) people They lose their lives only due to extreme heat and heatstroke.
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People aged 65+ are at risk: Comparing the data between the years 2000-2004 and 2017-2021, the rate of death due to heat among the elderly (above 65 years) has increased. A terrible increase of 85% It has happened.
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Condition of continents: total deaths due to heat worldwide 45% share in Asia alone in and 36% share Europe Is recorded in. Earlier in the year 2022 also, heat in Europe had killed 61,672 people.
11 lakh crore shock to the economy and severe water crisis
According to calculations based on the economic model of Allianz Research ($Allianz\ Research$), this severe heatwave is not only taking human lives but is also breaking the backbone of the European economy.
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Impact on GDP: Due to this year’s heat, European countries Rs 11 lakh crore There may be immediate economic loss of up to Rs. At the same time, this figure will increase by the year 2030. Rs 61 lakh crore There is a possibility of reaching.
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Threat of water crisis: The European Environment Agency estimates that due to increasing heat and drying water sources, Europe will face nearly 34% population facing severe water crisis Will be hit by (Water Scarcity).
What is the lesson for India from this worse situation in Europe?
This current situation in Europe is a very big and serious warning for India. India is already one of the hottest and most densely populated countries in the world. India will have to learn the following strategic lessons from this crisis in Europe:
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Comprehensive ‘Heat Action Plan’ ($Heat\ Action\ Plan$): Currently, systematic heat action plans are implemented only in a few selected cities of India (e.g. Ahmedabad). Now the time has come that it should be made mandatory in every state and district of the country.
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Changes in Urban Infrastructure: To prevent ‘heat islands’ caused by concrete jungles in cities Cool Roofs Technology and construction of ‘heat-resilient’ houses that absorb heat will have to be promoted legally.
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Emergency Medical Preparedness: Advance arrangements will have to be made in every district during the extreme summer months for emergency cooling centres, ORS counters and special wards to deal with heatstroke in hospitals, so that the lives of citizens can be saved in time.